Easy & Zesty Quinoa Salad

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“This Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe takes about 20 minutes total to make and is large enough for several meals. The dressing is a little tangy with just the right amount of sweetness for a great side year-round.”

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Quinoa

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1. Rinse quinoa under cold water for 1-2 minutes.

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2. Add quinoa to bowling water

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3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with fork.

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4. While quinoa is cooking chop red onion, bell peppers and cucumber.

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Easy & Zesty Quinoa Salad

The Delicious Spoon

“This Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe takes about 20 minutes total to make and is large enough for several meals. The dressing is a little tangy with just the right amount of sweetness for a great side year-round.”

- The Delicious Spoon

Quinoa

Key Ingredient

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water for 1-2 minutes.

Rinse the Quinoa

2. Add quinoa to bowling water

Cook the Quinoa

3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with fork.

Simmer

4. While quinoa is cooking chop red onion, bell peppers and cucumber.

Prep the Veggies

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